Scotland's only theme park — Tornado, Tsunami and the indoor Amazonia rainforest, an hour from both Glasgow and Edinburgh.
M&D's at Strathclyde Park is Scotland's only full-scale theme park, with the Amazonia indoor rainforest and Devil's Island adventure golf as weather-proof backup. Entry is free; pay per ride or buy a wristband.
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Key facilities and quirks for this park, in one row.
Free entry
Free to enter — pay per ride or buy a wristband
Free parking
Free on-site parking included
Step-free / RAP
Step-free access and Ride Access Pass scheme available
Picnics OK
Outside food and drink permitted
Strict heights
Headline rides have firm height restrictions — measure first
Seasonal opening
Closed in winter — check the season calendar
Opening hours & best times to visit
When the park is open and when the queues are shortest.
Opening hours
- Season
- Easter – late October (weekends only outside summer holidays)
- Typical hours
- 12:00 – 19:00 in peak summer
- Worth knowing
- Some rides close in high winds. Amazonia and the bowling alley are open year-round and indoors.
Busy & quiet times
Quietest
- • Scottish school weekday mornings
- • Cool/wet days (Amazonia stays open)
Busiest
- • Saturdays in Scottish school holidays
- • Glasgow Fair fortnight (mid-July)
- • October half-term
Tip — Buy the all-day wristband online — it's much better value than pay-per-ride if doing more than 4 attractions.
Park guide
Everything you need to make the day work.
What to expect
Tornado (Scotland's only suspended looping coaster), Tsunami, Big Apple coaster, Drop Zone, plus Amazonia tropical rainforest, Devil's Island adventure golf and a 26-lane bowling alley.
Plan your day
Combine the park with Strathclyde Country Park around it — there are great walks, the loch and a beach. Most families do rides for half a day, then Amazonia or the country park to round it out.
Food & drink
Picnics welcome — Strathclyde Park has loads of grassy spots. Inside the park, the Big Apple Diner and on-site Burger King are the main options.
Plan your day
Pick an age group and your must-do rides — we'll suggest a 1-day plan.
Your day at M&D's Scotland
Pick an age group, choose your must-do rides, then hit Build my plan — we’ll sketch a full day from gate-open to last ride and give you a link to share.
A rough plan based on typical hours and queue patterns — actual times will vary.
How to get there
By car, train or bus — and where to park.
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell ML1 3RT
By car
M74 J5 — under 5 mins from the motorway. Parking is FREE in the country park.
By train
Motherwell is the nearest station (~3 miles); the X1 bus from Hamilton stops at the park entrance.
What to bring
Pack list from people who've actually done this park.
Pack list
- Layers — Scottish weather is unpredictable even in July
- Wellies if walking the country park around the rides
- Refillable water bottle
- Cash or card — both accepted
- Picnic — the country park surroundings are perfect for it
Insider tips
Things you'd only know on a second visit.
- 1
Devil's Island adventure golf is one of the most underrated attractions in the central belt — book a tee time and pair with rides.
- 2
Strathclyde Loch behind the park is a free swim/paddle spot in summer — bring kit.
- 3
The on-site bowling alley does a kids' eat-free deal on quiet weekday evenings.
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